Glasgow Rangers star, 3 other defenders report for Super Eagles duty in Lagos

Leon Balogun has reported for international duty in Lagos without his Glasgow Rangers teammate Joe Aribo.

The Light Blues attacking midfielder was one of five invitees still being expected as at last night, the others being Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto), Victor Osimhen (Napoli) and Paul Onuachu (Racing Genk).

Both Aribo and Balogun were in action in the first Old Firm derby of the new season, going the distance in a 1-0 win against city rivals Celtic.

Defenders Tyronne Ebuehi, Ola Aina and William Troost-Ekong have arrived in camp ahead of the team's first training session on grass.

The Super Eagles will intensify their preparations for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers with their first workout on grass later today.

Three-time African champions Nigeria will battle the Lone Stars of Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Friday, September 3 before a meeting with Cape Verde at the Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena , Mindelo on September 7.

Goalkeepers (3): Francis Uzoho (APOEL Nicosia), Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs), Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam)

Defenders (9): Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors), Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes), Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07) Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia), Valentine Ozornwafor (Sporting Charleroi), Leon Balogun (Rangers), Tyronne Ebuehi (Venezia), Ola Aina (Torino), William Troost-Ekong (Watford)

Midfielders (4): Oghenekaro Etebo (Watford FC); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Innocent Bonke (Malmo), Kingsley Michael (Bologna)

Forwards (8): Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk), Alex Iwobi (Everton FC), Samuel Kalu (FC Bordeaux),  Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Moses Simon (FC Nantes), Terem Moffi (Lorient), Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow), Henry Onyekuru (Olympiakos)

Ifeanyi Emmanuel